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H. A. M'YERs 1,813,252* A TOY Filed Nov.

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HUBERT A. MYERS, 01E' TOLEDO, OHIO 'roY Application led November 5, 1929. Serial No. 405,021.

located in proximity to the axis of rotation and a smaller portion of themass will be formed into closely positioned `iianges having relatively large diameters as compared to the central and larger kportion of the mass of the toy. The invention also provides, in

connection With such a toy, a means for prof tec-ting the body of the toy from the friction of the cord in its rotation, whereby the body of the toy may be formed of a. relatively soft material, if desired, suoli as a confection, namely, of gum or candy.

The invention may be contained in toys that vary in their details of construction and, to illustrate a practical application of the invention, I have selected a. toy embodying the invention, and shall describe it hereinafter, The toy selected for purposes of illustration is shown in the accompanying drawmos.

zIig. 1 is a perspective view of the toy. Fig. 2 is a view of a section of the toy through its axle. Fig. 3 is a vieW of a section of the tov taken on the plane of the axis of its axle.

lThe toy consists of two circular parts 1 and 2, and an axle 8. TheV parts 1 and Q- may have,

'relative to the axle 3, a considerable mass and is preferably formed of any-moldable material, such as paraiiin gum, or candy, or other confection, or other plastic. The axle 3 is formed of Wood, Which is secured in the parts 1 and 2 byhaving its ends embedded therein. The parts 1 and` 2 are secured to the pin or axle 3 so as to locate their inner faces, which are plane surfaces, in close parallel relation. The outer surfaces of the toy are formed to provide a large mass or Weight in the central portion of themembers 1 and 2, such as the portion 4, forming thereby iianges 5 that taper in the cross section of the toy, as indicated in Fig. 3. The outer surfaces of each of the members 1 and 2 have a curved truncated surface 6 Which slopes from the inner plane surface and terminates at the plane surface 7 that defines the hub of each member.

A cord 8 is connected to the axle or pin 3 and is Wound thereon. Vhen, therefore, the free end of theI cord 8 is supported and the C toy is allowed to fall, its Weight Will cause the rotation of the toy. When the toy reaches the end of the string, its inertia and rotation Will cause it to Wind up and rise on the string.

y In order to prevent frictional ivearingof the inner plane surfaces 10 of the members `1 and 2, they are covered With paper discs 11, which protect the members 1 and 2, and F greatly extend the life of the toy'ivhere it is formed of a semi-plastic material. The paper discs may be secured to the surface by moistening the material. or by application of the discs While the material is still soft or vie-ldable.

I claim:

In a toy, a pair of members formed of fragile palatable material, the members having lateral surfaces locate-d vin proximity to each other and in opposed relation to each other, the lateral surfaces having relative tough discsr of thin sheet material located thereon, lan axle member having its ends embedded Within the said members, and a cord attached to the. axle whereby the cord may be Wound on the axie between the discs of relative tough material to cause the inertia ofthe members to raisethetoy and Wind up ther string when in rotation and the fragile palatable material is protectedr from the rubbing of the cord and the cord is 'protected from impregnation by the fragile material.

In Witness whereof I have hereunto signed my name to this specification.

HUBERT A. MYERS. 

